Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Field Technician (entry to mid-level)

Braun Intertec; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) plan

PTO

ESOP

Paid holidays

Job summary

Braun Intertec is seeking an entry to mid-level Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Technician to join our La Crosse, WI office. You will perform testing on soils, aggregates, concrete, masonry, and asphalt across various projects. Onsite testing and training will be provided.

You will document results, work with project managers, and mentor junior staff. A High School diploma, valid driver's license, ability to lift 75+ pounds, and flexibility for nontraditional hours are required.

Qualifications

• A strong safety focus and attention to detail.
• Excellent plan reading skills.
• A demonstrated math and technical aptitude.
• Flexibility to work extended or nontraditional hours as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Related work experience in materials testing or construction.
• A valid driver's license.
• The ability to lift 75+ pounds.
• ACI Concrete Field-Testing Certification preferred.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine & moderately complex sampling and testing of soils, aggregates, concrete, masonry, and asphalt.
• Perform field concrete testing, including slump, air content, and temperature.
• Perform field density tests of soils.
• Prepare daily reports and documentation of field activities in electronic format.
• Work with project managers and senior technicians or staff to ensure specifications are followed.
• Assist with training & mentoring of junior staff, as needed.

Skills

Safety focus

Plan reading

Math aptitude

Communication skills

Physical ability

Flexibility

Driver's license

ACI field-testing certification

Outdoor work comfort

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

ACI Concrete Field-Testing Certification

Job description

Braun Intertec is seeking an entry to mid-level Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Technician to join our La Crosse, WI office. As a technician, you will perform a variety of testing on construction materials such as soils, concrete, masonry, and asphalt. Onsite materials testing is conducted on various industrial, commercial and transportation construction projects located throughout the region. The chosen individual will receive in-depth technical training and industry certifications upon successful completion of examinations and demonstration of ability. This is a career opportunity to become a member of a highly successful, fast paced team with a steady and growing backlog of exciting projects for a 100% employee-owned company.

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine & moderately complex sampling and testing of soils, aggregates, concrete, masonry, and asphalt
• Perform field concrete testing, including slump, air content, and temperature
• Perform field density tests of soils
• Prepare daily reports and documentation of field activities in electronic format
• Work with project managers and senior technicians or staff to ensure specifications are followed
• Assist with training & mentoring of junior staff, as needed

Qualifications:

• A strong safety focus and attention to detail
• Excellent plan reading skills
• A demonstrated math and technical aptitude
• Flexibility to work extended or nontraditional hours as needed
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Related work experience in materials testing or construction
• A High School diploma or equivalent
• A valid driver's license
• The ability to lift 75+ pounds
• ACI Concrete Field-Testing Certification preferred
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• At times, this position may be working at or on uneven terrain, varying heights, in confined spaces, or supported trenches

Check out this video to see what life is like as a CMT: https://youtu.be/PRMzbYyPJ3M

Braun Intertec is a Drug-Free Workplace and require all new hires to complete a pre-employment drug screen test, criminal background check, and motor vehicle report.

Braun Intertec employees are encouraged to expand their skills and certifications through company provided training and mentoring.

Braun Intertec offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• PTO
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• paid holidays

#LI-JM1Compensation Range:$39,600.00 - $59,400.00

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

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